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Quinoa Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Quinoa Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (16 oz) box quinoa
1 (8 1/2 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes , julienne sliced packed in oil
10 oz black olives, sliced
6 oz fat free feta cheese
4 oz pine nuts, toasted
2 oz fresh basil leaves, chopped ( may add more)
6 large fresh garlic cloves, chopped

Directions:

Thoroughly rinse Quinoa in cold water. Drain well in fine sieve.
Dry roast in a large fry pan over med-high heat 10 minute or until golden brown. stirring constantly.
Add 4 cups hot water (or however much package recommends).
Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 min or until liquid is absorbed. (basically, after dry roasting, cook according to package directions).
Let cool completely.
In large salad bowl, add cooked Quinoa and remaining ingredients. Toss and refrigerate till serving time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	200.53 Kcal (840 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.37g	24%
Cholesterol	3.83mg	1%
Sodium	796.66mg	33%
Potassium	270.83mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.32g	3%
Sugars	2.29g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.49g	10%
Protein	8.99g	18%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	118.8mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	229.7 Kcal (962 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.6g	24%
Cholesterol	4.38mg	1%
Sodium	912.56mg	33%
Potassium	310.23mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.67g	3%
Sugars	2.62g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	10%
Protein	10.3g	18%
Vitamin C	4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.8mg	9%
Calcium	136.1mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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